The nickname Steel City is already taken, but for half a century a major manufacturer has called Midlothian home, employing thousands of local residents over the years. The Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill is celebrating 50 years as a presence in the city, and the Midlothian City Council on June 24 recognized the company in marking the anniversary.
Texas state Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) announced on Monday that he will not be seeking reelection to a fifth 4-year term, leaving the seat open for the 2026 Republican primary and general election.
It was a peaceful and enthusiastic group who turned out for the Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County’s Defend Democracy Demonstration on June 21 at the Ellis County Courthouse.
Local governments are in the middle of budget season as they prepare for the start of the new fiscal year in October. Ellis County Commissioners received an update on how their own budget is progressing during Tuesday’s regular bi-weekly meeting.
As temperatures rise across Texas, the risk of pediatric heat stroke due to children being left in vehicles becomes a pressing concern.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas announced a number of students from Midlothian who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.
The Midlothian Fire Department responded to the following incidents:
LONGVIEW — The following students from Midlothian were named to the Spring 2025 President's List at LeTourneau University:
BATON ROUGE, La. — Lisa Taylor Cook of Midlothian was recently awarded a 2025 Literacy Grant from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.